Summary:
In this episode, Dr. Allan Gates and Carole Leathem discuss the challenges and experiences of being a caretaker for someone with mental illness.
They emphasize the importance of self-care for caretakers and the need for a support system.
They also touch on the topic of finding the right therapist and the different types of mental health professionals.
The conversation highlights the need for hope, help, a plan, and hearing from God in therapy sessions.
In this conversation, Carole and Allan discuss the importance of finding support as a caregiver and practical steps to take care of oneself.
They talk about the role of therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists in providing help and medication options.
Carole & Allan also touch on the concept of cognitive chains and how past experiences can affect our thinking and emotions.
Allan shares a daily practice called the 'person plan' that focuses on physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual well-being.
The conversation ends with a reminder to never give up and to prioritize self-care as a caregiver.
Takeaways:
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:09 The Challenges of Being a Caretaker
06:09 The Importance of Self-Care for Caretakers
08:06 Understanding the Different Types of Mental Health Professionals
15:31 The Four H's of Effective Therapy
16:22 Finding Support as a Caregiver
20:44 Impact of Past Experiences on Cognitive Chains
27:21 The 'Person Plan' for Daily Self-Care
29:11 Never Give Up: Prioritizing Self-Care
Connect with Dr Allan Gates:
Email: J.A.Gates1955@gmail.com
Books: https://www.amazon.com/Wheres-God-Allan-Gates/dp/1628542101
Connect with Carole:
Website - https://www.thecaretakersjourney.com/
Social Media -
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolesjourney/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/carolesjourney
